Caltha palustris ... is known by a variety of common names which include Marsh Marigold and Kingcup (the two most frequently used common names), Mayflower, May Blobs, Mollyblobs, Pollyblobs, Horse Blob, Water Blobs, Water Bubbles, Gollins and the Publican. The common name of Marigold refers to its use in Churches in medieval times at Easter time as a tribute to the Virgin Mary, as in Mary gold.

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